South Africa’s tourism sector is pleased with the reappointment of Patricia de Lille as the country’s Tourism Minister.

Just as real winter strikes, South Africa’s only ski resort, Tiffindell Ski Resort closes its doors and is up for sale.

Durban’s Hilton hotel is set to reopen in the very near future, after a lengthy closure lasting more than three years.

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South African Airways (SAA) awaits the announcement of new ministers as this is key to its future expansion plans.

South Africans love Thailand and staying for longer just got easier, with 90-day visa-free stays now being allowed.

The EU raked in billions of Euros from rejected visas from African nationals in 2023, including R 15.7 million from South Africans.

The United States has expanded the list of nationalities that are eligible for visa-free entry under its Visa Waiver Program.

Men are still living shorter lives than women. Despite improvements in medicine, what is driving this life expectancy trend?

La Colombe in Cape Town has ranked among the world’s best restaurants in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards.

Airlines are seeking ways to improve inflight safety and reduce the impacts caused by turbulence during flights.

Former South African Airways (SAA) CEO Andre Viljoen has been instrumental in turning around Fiji’s national airline.  

Five Southern African countries have agreed to a single regional visa to enhance tourism and ease cross-border movements.

TimeOut has ranked Johannesburg, which offers an array of cuisines, one of the best cities in the world for its culinary delights.

Qantas Airlines is set to start direct scheduled flights between Perth and Johannesburg from the middle of next year.

Namibia is in the process of removing visa-free entry arrangements for over 30 nationalities in a move to improve parity and justice.

Durban is ready to welcome tourism stakeholders from all over the world to this year’s annual Africa Travel Indaba.

South Africa’s ambassador to Thailand has said that direct flight connections could boost tourism flows between the countries.

Last month several Greek islands introduced visa-on-arrival entries for stays of up to one week. This is helping to boost tourism.

Sandton’s Hilton will soon be rebranded, making it the country’s first luxury hotel in the NH Collection.

Norse Atlantic Airways has outlined what passengers can expect from the airline’s soon-to-be-launched Cape Town flights.      

The United Kingdom and the European Union are discussing a youth mobility scheme, enabling young citizens to stay in each other’s territories.

South Africans could lose visa-free entry to Ireland, the only country in Western Europe that offers eased entry for South African nationals.

South African Airways has recommenced direct scheduled flights between Johannesburg and Perth in Western Australia.

OR Tambo International Airport experienced delays on 26 April due to single runway operations. There was also a tyre incident on Thursday.

SA’s low-cost carrier, LIFT Airline, will halt scheduled flights on one of its routes for the period of a month.

The accumulation of waste all over Durban in the last few weeks is good news for rodent populations and therefore, snake populations.

SA’s low-cost carrier, Mango Airlines, may be set for a return to the South African skies in the not-so-distant future.

The UK’s airport departure taxes will rise on 1 April, making the tax around R 2 200 for economy class flights and R 4 830 in higher classes.

American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, known for the international hit song ‘Hungry Eyes’, has died at the age of 74.

FlySafair says it will steer its way through challenging economic conditions in the country by focusing on reconsolidation.

Airlines and other stakeholders met in Johannesburg last week to discuss matters, challenges, and opportunities in South African aviation.

London’s vintage red double-decker buses are set to make a comeback on various routes for a day, on 10 March.

Several of South Africa’s state-owned airports are to see major upgrades and improvements in the near future. Here’s what we know!

South African Airways has added Gqeberha permanently back into its flight schedule. The airline was due to end the route this month.

France plans to scrap the right to French citizenship by birth in Mayotte, a territory in the Indian Ocean.

South African Airways has reduced the number of miles needed for Voyager members to book tickets on SAA flights.

South African Airways (SAA) has been singled out for financial irregularities and the disregard of legislation.

South African Airways (SAA) is currently offering special fares for its flights to Gqeberha. See here for details.

Rosebank Mall will host a 90s-style retro street festival on Saturday 2 March. Read here for more details.

Zimbabwe’s privately owned airline, Fastjet, will increase scheduled flights from the Victoria Falls to the Kruger from July.

Here is a list of the ten most powerful currencies on the African continent. See where South Africa sits on the list!

Data from a survey reveals that a high percentage of South Africans actively travel to other countries in pursuit of love.

Privately-owned Zambian owned airline, Proflight Zambia, has increased the frequency of its flights into Cape Town.

Air India uses storytelling to relay safety instructions to passengers in a unique new preflight safety presentation. Watch the video here.

Local budget carrier FlySafair has incorporated the designs of South African artists in its aircraft cabins.

South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled its scheduled flights to the island of Mauritius due to a cyclone.

France will close its Johannesburg-based Atout France tourism development office which promotes tourism to that country.   

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is making use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce food waste on its flights.

Israel’s national airline, El Al will allocate free air tickets to individuals who serve in the country’s defence force.

Air Mauritius has announced that passengers are able to change their flight dates due to an appraoching tropical depression.

Kenya has waived Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fees for travellers from seven countries, including South Africa.

Lift Airline is known for doing things differently. The local airline has now treated passengers to an inflight book launch.

Increasing numbers of South Africa’s young professionals finding opportunities outside the country is not good news for the economy.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has contracted Ethiopian Airlines to provide airmail services for Africa and China.

There are a number of airlines operating across the globe that do not serve alcohol on their scheduled flights.

Airlink will offer triangular flights between the Kruger region, Vilanculos and Johannesburg from the middle of the year.

The Okavango Delta is soon to become more accessible thanks to the launch of scheduled flights by Ethiopian Airlines.

Several airlines have begun to remove first class service offerings from their planes. Read here to see why.

Johannesburg radio station HOT102.7 is becoming a South African icon, with worldwide audiences tuning in to the station via its new app.

Qantas Airways has postponed the launch of the Airbus A380 aircraft for its scheduled flights to Johannesburg, South Africa.

Canada is one of the top 5 destinations for South Africa’s emigrant communities. Where do they choose to live?

Finnair is asking passengers to voluntarily and anonymously be weighed before flights in a study undertaken at Helsinki airport.

Malawi is the latest country to remove visa requirements for passport holders of a large number of different nationalities.

South African Airways says that it will look at hiring staff with specific skill sets from other countries, to rebuild the airline.

Cemair will introduce scheduled direct flight services between Johannesburg and East London in April this year.

El Al Airlines has said that it has also decided to discontinue scheduled flights to both Dublin and Marrakesh.

Entering 2024, two of South Africa’s cities have made it onto the list of the African continent’s most polluted urban areas.

Exploring the canals of Thailand’s capital city Bangkok is about to get a lot cleaner, with renewable energy provided by solar panels.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will no longer stop at the Italian city of Venice on its sailings for the 2024 season.

Air France is ramping up its sustainability efforts by offering attractive inflight meals in cardboard boxes on some domestic flights.

Many South Africans who migrated from the country in the past few years are returning to SA with better prospects here than abroad.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe, from South Africa, impressed Queen Camilla at a dance class where he works as a volunteer teacher.

South African Airways (SAA) is celebrating two major milestones during the month of February, with some special offers for South Africans.

Privately owned South African airline Cemair will be starting up flights to Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare, in May.

One of the oldest department stores located in London’s West End will permanently close its doors on Saturday 3 February.

Here is a list of the 10 most dangerous cities on the African continent, with some more own goals being scored by SA.

Here are 3 things you must try in Victoria Falls, a little corner of the world where old world charm, adventure and serenity meet.

This upmarket hotel in Cape Town is a pet-friendly establishment, allowing guests to bring their pooches with them.

Air Mauritius, the national carrier of Mauritius, says that Durban flights are in the pipelines for the airline.

Independently owned FlySafair will start up twice weekly scheduled flights on another new route from April 2024.

Do you want to work in the UK but need to find a job with a company that will sponsor your work permit? See here.

Three members states of West Africa’s regional ECOWAS bloc have announced their immediate exit from the group.

UK visitor visas now allow travellers visiting the country to engage in certain types of business or work-related activities as visitors.  

There are several places in the world where the practice of leaving a gratuity (tip) is not common, expected or allowed.

It is interesting knowing where most people in the world are flying right now. Here are the world’s busiest flight routes for January 2024.

Here are 5 unique destinations SA passport holders can travel to without needing visas in advance. Visas can be obtained on arrival.

Israel’s national carrier El Al Airlines will discontinue all scheduled flights to South Africa within the next couple of weeks.

Clarens in the Free State becomes the newest town in South Africa that is no longer subjected to Eskom’s load-shedding.

Air Zimbabwe has received two new aircraft, which it will use to improve its flight schedule and expand its route network.

Expansion plans for Madrid’s main international airport will mean that Spain’s capital city will become home to Europe’s largest airport.

Joburg boasts some brilliant urban green spaces where residents can enjoy nature and harness the restorative benefits of being outdoors.

The shuttered five-star Durban Hilton Hotel located at the city’s ICC is set to reopen in March this year.

Cape Town has been rated among the most desirable cities in the world to visit during 2024, according to Time Out.

Holders of Standard Visitor visas are now allowed to be more than just tourists. See the activities permitted for visitors with these visas.

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Saudi Arabia which was thought to gain BRICS membership on 1 January 2024 says it has not yet become a member.

Changes to Germany’s citizenship rules mean that thousands who were not eligible might now be able to claim German nationality.

Here is some good advice you should take to protect your wealth and enable you to live in South Africa without the need for emigrating.

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